Former opening partners Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan shared a heartfelt hug and exchanged smiles before the PBKS vs MI clashes in the IPL 2024 on April 18 in Mullanpur. The heartwarming moment between Dhawan and Rohit quickly went viral on social media, capturing the attention of fans. However, PBKS captain Dhawan missed the match against MI due to a niggle he picked up ahead of their previous fixture against RR on April 13. Despite Rohit’s good batting form, MI struggled to maintain their winning streak in IPL 2024.

Watch the heart-melting moment and fans reaction

Reunited 🫂

How happy are you seeing Rohit Sharma 🤝 Shikhar Dhawan together?#IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #PBKSvMI pic.twitter.com/YWgelQC0Xq

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 18, 2024

This is the moment we pay our internet bills for 🥹🥹🫶#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #PBKSvMIpic.twitter.com/lz93nOSUxX

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 18, 2024

Even though Dhawan was sidelined due to injury, he still took the time to meet with Rohit before today’s match, sharing a warm hug and spending some moments together on the ground. The video of their reunion spread rapidly on social media, with fans of both franchises praising the wholesome nature of their interaction.

Most destructive opening pair from 2013 till date.

— Parag Mandpe (@ParagMandpe) April 18, 2024

The opening pair we grew up watching.

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan pic.twitter.com/RtqcuPT7tw

— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) April 18, 2024

Greatest duo Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan together after a long time 🥹. Hope to see them play together again for India or a IPL franchise. #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/MIAlWoLR31

— Abhijeet (@King__Ro45) April 18, 2024

The pair is always favorite

Many fans reminisced about their time as dependable India openers. Both MI and PBKS entered the field in Mullanpur with hopes of gaining much-needed momentum as IPL 2024 progresses into its more intense stages of the competition. 

Rohit Sharma began his innings today with a stellar performance, scoring an impressive 36 runs off just 25 balls. MI has reached a total of 174 runs with 4 wickets down in 18.3 overs.